Stroke

Question 1

common causes of renal failure

Answer 1

diabetes and hypertension

Question 2

what is a stroke (cva)

Answer 2

• Effects will depend on what area of the brain
  was damaged
• “Brain attack”
• Sudden loss of brain function due to:
• • interruption of blood flow to the brain (e.g.
    clot) or
• • rupture of blood vessel in brain

Question 3

some risk factors for stroke

Answer 3

• age over 65
  -gender (men high risk - woman silent killer)
  -lifestyle choice
  -HTN, high cholesterol, diabetes

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of stroke

Answer 4

FAST – facial drooping, arm weakness, speech
difficulty, time to call emergency services
* Headache
* Dizziness

Question 5

what is TIA

Answer 5

Transient Ischemic
Attack
* Temporary interruption of blood
flow to the brain – “warning sign”
* Same signs and symptoms as CVA
* No noticeable permanent damage
to the brain

Question 6

effects of a stroke

Answer 6

• hemiplegia
• weakness
• loss of facial muscle control
• emotional lability
• dysphagia
• vision loss
• aphasia
• incontinence

Question 7

the types of aphasia

Answer 7

• Aphasia
• partial or complete loss of speech and language skills
• Receptive aphasia
• Can’t understand (speech & writing)
• May use wrong words or not make sense when talking
• Expressive aphasia
• Difficulty speaking or writing
• They are aware of this leads to frustration
• Global aphasia:
• Mix of expressive & receptive aphasia

Question 8

treatment and rehabilitation after a stroke

Answer 8

• Broad goals of rehab
• maintain body functions
• avoid complications
• help to return to previous level of function
• Should be started as soon as possible
• Avoid deconditioning
• Will be seen by PT, OT, Speech
  and Language Therapy

Question 9

3 types of stroke

Answer 9

-Ischemic: blood clot or obstruction blocks blood to the brain
-hemorrahagic: blood vessel ruptures
-TIA: mini stroke